Edens v. Cole

Moss, Chief Justice:

V elta Jane Edens, the appellant herein, instituted this action by the service of a Summons and Complaint on December 29, 1970, against Arthur T. Cole, Jr., the respondent herein, to recover damages for alleged injuries sustained by her on January 3, 1965, while she was riding as a passenger in his automobile. The appellant alleges that her injuries were proximately caused by the negligence, carelessness, willfulness, and wantonness of the respondent.

The answer of the respondent set forth a general denial. He asserted the appellant was a guest passenger in his automobile…